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Term: Deferental

Noun (plural: deferentals)

Sense 1: An academic or scientific term typically used in the field of mathematics to refer to a type of geometric curve.

Example sentence: The mathematician studied the properties of the deferental curve extensively.

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Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characteristic of deferring decisions or actions to a later time.

Example sentence: The team made a deferental approach, postponing the final decision until receiving more information.

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Adjective

Sense 2: Popularly used in local slang to describe someone who easily changes plans or easily goes along with others.

Example sentence: John is so deferental, he always adjusts his schedule to match everyone else's.

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